The design of the "Driver-8" is reminiscent of the "V-10" downhill bike from Santa Cruz, but is much more versatile. The 1.5" head tube does not have a double bridge fork and the seat post can be adjusted over a total of 18 centimetres. The latter feature in particular opens up the possibility of shorter climbs for a bike designed for descents. Otherwise, the bike is prepared for hardcore use with thru axles on both wheels, the bearings of the rear triangle come in large diameters and are specially sealed. Santa Cruz has not yet provided any information about the weight.